Requirements
Requires 8+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 4 years in test automation and 2 years leading QA automation teams. Must possess strong technical skills in test automation frameworks (Selenium, Appium), API testing (Postman, REST Assured), and programming languages like Java. Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps) and testing methodologies is essential. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are also required.
Description
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Software Test Automation Lead to drive the automation testing strategy and quality engineering practices across our digital banking platform.The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in test automation frameworks, API testing, web and mobile automation, and leadership of QA automation teams. You will be responsible for defining automation standards, improving testing efficiency, and ensuring high-quality software delivery across multiple products and platforms.You will work closely with engineering, product, DevOps, and business teams to establish a modern automation-first quality culture.Key ResponsibilitiesAutomation Strategy & LeadershipDefine and implement the organization's test automation strategy.Lead and mentor automation engineers and QA team members.Establish automation standards, frameworks, and best practices.Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the quality engineering function.Automation Framework DevelopmentDesign, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks.Ensure automation coverage across:Web applicationsMobile applicationsAPIsBackend servicesCI/CD & Quality EngineeringIntegrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines.Support shift-left testing practices and continuous quality assurance.Improve release confidence through automated quality gates.Test Planning & ExecutionDefine automation scope and coverage for new features.Review test scenarios and identify automation opportunities.Monitor test execution results and quality metrics.CollaborationWork closely with developers, business analysts, product managers, and DevOps teams.Participate in Agile ceremonies and release planning activities.Reporting & GovernanceTrack and report automation KPIs and quality metrics.Provide visibility into automation coverage, defects, and release readiness.Required QualificationsExperience8+ years of experience in software testing4+ years of experience in test automation2+ years of experience leading QA automation teamsTechnical SkillsTest Automation FrameworksSeleniumAppiumAPI TestingPostmanREST AssuredTestNG / JUnitProgramming SkillsJava (preferred)JavaScriptPython (plus)DevOps & CI/CDJenkinsGitLab CI/CDAzure DevOpsGitTesting ExpertiseFunctional TestingRegression TestingIntegration TestingAPI TestingMobile TestingWeb TestingProfessional SkillsStrong leadership and mentoring abilitiesExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesPreferred QualificationsExperience in:BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechDigital BankingExperience implementing enterprise-scale automation frameworksExperience with performance testing tools such as:JMeterGatlingExperience with security testing conceptsExperience with cloud-based testing environments